2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · KP08 ACJ
2008 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,534 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP08 ACJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2021
- 105,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP08 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Zafira (KP08 ACJ) between February 2011 and December 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KP08 ACJ Mileage History
- 24/02/201152,170 mi
- 28/02/201233,562 mi-18,608 mi
- 25/02/201343,768 mi+10,206 mi
- 13/02/201451,906 mi+8,138 mi
- 20/02/201561,527 mi+9,621 mi
- 25/02/201561,562 mi+35 mi
- 12/02/201670,752 mi+9,190 mi
- 09/03/201779,823 mi+9,071 mi
- 30/06/201782,017 mi+2,194 mi
- 20/06/201887,549 mi+5,532 mi
- 15/06/201993,557 mi+6,008 mi
- 12/12/2020100,062 mi+6,505 mi
- 27/12/2021105,534 mi+5,472 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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